Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason Why Inference

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason why inference processes often depart from normative models?

• A) Social perceiver seeks to meet alternative goals
• B) Capacity limitations on short-term memory
• C) Rapid inference processes serve as a buffer, preserving self-esteem with error-prone judgments
• D) Rapidly changing environment with multiple demands pressures the social perceiver for efficiency as well as accuracy

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Definitions:

Confounded

Mixed or muddled feelings or situations where the cause and effect become unclear or complicated.

Independent Variable

In an experimental setting, the variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on a dependent variable.

Decision-making Experiment

An experimental setup designed to understand how individuals make choices under various conditions.

Experimental Method

A scientific procedure undertaken to discover information or to test a hypothesis by varying conditions and observing the outcomes.